Orbital-science investigation: Part P: the process of crater removal in the lunar maria
By: L.A. Soderblum
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Abstract
The processes by which craters disappear from the lunar surface have been of principal concern since the first high-resolution pictures of the lunar maria were returned by Ranger VII. Those pictures revealed that craters smaller than a few hundred meters on the lunar maria vary morphologically from sharp and pristine features to shallow, highly subdued depressions. The constancy of the population density of these smaller craters (with diameters of less than 1000 m) was predicted by Moore (ref. 25-40) and Shoemaker (ref. 25-41), who concluded that these craters were in a steady-state condition.
Suggested Citation
Soderblum, L., 1972, Orbital-science investigation: Part P: the process of crater removal in the lunar maria, chap. of Apollo 15 preliminary science report (NASA SP-289), p. 25-87-25-91.
| Publication type | Book chapter |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Title | Orbital-science investigation: Part P: the process of crater removal in the lunar maria |
| Series number | 289 |
| Year Published | 1972 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Publisher location | Washington, D.C. |
| Contributing office(s) | Astrogeology Science Center |
| Description | 5 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Report |
| Larger Work Subtype | Federal Government Series |
| Larger Work Title | Apollo 15 preliminary science report (NASA SP-289) |
| First page | 25-87 |
| Last page | 25-91 |
| Other Geospatial | Moon |